When Dr. Robert Foster saw the over-whelming healthcare needs of the Kaonde people of Kasempa, Zambia, God birthed a desire inside of him to build a hospital to care for those needs.

Although he did not have funds or building experience, Dr. Foster "said yes" to the call, knowing God would provide. In 1953, Mukinge Mission Hospital opened its doors with 60 beds, a handful of nurses, one doctor, and no electricity. One week later, the beds were full. One year later, the hospital had treated over 1000 patients, including 200 operations performed by Dr. Foster.

Dr. Foster dedicated himself to Mukinge for many years before Dr. Jim Foulkes stepped in to continue his legacy. Dr. Foulkes served faithfully at Mukinge for almost 40 years.

Today, Mukinge Mission Hospital continues to thrive in the rural Northwestern Province of Zambia with 200 beds, 5 doctors, 2 chaplains, and nurses to care for medical, surgical, pediatric, and maternity patients. Mr. Jairos Fumpa, who is the executive director of the hospital, also oversees the busy Mukinge Eye Services department. The hospital's nursing school has graduated over 700 nurses and currently enrolls 150 students, continuing to make an impact all over the nation of Zambia.

The vision for the future of Mukinge has never been brighter. Plans are being made to build a new operating facility, which will include three major operating rooms, two minor operating rooms, and an attached ICU. This will greatly improve capacity to care for the ever-growing volume and complexity of surgical needs seen at Mukinge.

The staff of Mukinge Mission Hospital continues to "say yes" to being the hands and feet of Jesus, by caring for the medical, surgical, and spiritual needs of the Kaonde people of Zambia. We are excited about having Mukinge Mission Hospital as the "project of the year" for the M3 Conference. Part of the proceeds from your conference registration will fund a gift to the "Friends of Mukinge" organization.

For more information, visit https://www.mukinge.com/j/.